Please see job announcement below:
Located along the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan, the City of Bridgman (population 2096) is a charming community in southwest Berrien County and an easy driving distance from Chicago, South Bend and Grand Rapids. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for a full-time patrol officer. Join our team and work in a community that supports our officers, has an outstanding public school system, and provides the enjoyable balance of a quaint small town in the spring, fall and winter, and a bustling destination in the summer.
General Summary:
Our officers proudly provide law enforcement services to citizens residing in and visiting the City of Bridgman.
Typical duties and responsibilities:
• Investigate reports of crimes, accidents, and other incidents.
• Gather, protect, and process evidence.
• Enforce ordinances and statutes, making arrests where appropriate; processing and protecting prisoners as required.
• Providing traffic and parking enforcement and traffic control.
• Responding to other calls for service, such as motorist’s assists, etc.
• Complete all necessary reports, tickets, forms, and in-house paperwork as required.
• Check out suspicious subjects, vehicles, and situations.
• Serve subpoenas and other documents as required.
• As appropriate, conduct property checks of businesses, public buildings and areas, and private homes.
• Provide preventive patrol.
Qualifications:
Applicants must have high school diploma or equivalent, have completed training at an accredited police academy and be licensed through MCOLES. Must possess a valid driver’s license and very good driving record. Must work holidays, weekends and all shifts assigned.
Must pass an extensive background investigation.
Compensation:
Starting salary is negotiable based on qualifications and experience. Holiday premiums and overtime are available.
Comprehensive Benefit Package:
• MERS B-4 defined benefit pension
• Excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits for employee and eligible dependents
• Employer paid life and disability insurance
• Health Savings Account – Employer Contribution equal to deductible
• Holidays – 9 per year
• Vacation – starts at 2 weeks per year, maximum of 4 weeks per year.
• Sick Leave – 56 hours per year; eligible to accumulate up to 480 hours
• Personal Leave – 24 hours per year
To apply:
Submit application, cover letter, and resume to Chief Daniel Unruh at dunruh@bridgman.org. Questions may be directed to Chief Unruh or HR Director, Debbie Lambrix at dlambrix@bridgman.org. Deadline to apply is open until position is filled.
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